http://www.tceq.texas.gov A collection of photos from the Sherman Foundry state Superfund site. daily 1 2011-08-22T15:51:43Z http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo1 The piles of waste are associated with the former industrial activities and are found throughout the building. The slag pile in this photo is approximately seven feet tall and 20 feet wide. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:15Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo2 In the main warehouse building, the floor is covered with an approximately two inch thick layer of waste debris. The dust-like residue is located throughout the main building. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:16Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo3 Many of the abandoned containers of chemicals are missing labels. Cleanup will involve testing the contents of each container and then grouping the five-gallon cans according to hazard and disposal class. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:16Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo4 A closeup picture of the side of one of the abandoned containers shows that it may contain heptane, a flammable liquid. The initial investigation will group the containers by contents and determine the level of risk. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:18Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo5 According to the warning label, this 5-gallon container originally held liquids that could cause internal irritation if the vapor were inhaled. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:10:00Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo6 When the plant was in operation, slag and used sand was vacuumed to the baghouse, where it was dumped into bins for transportation and disposal. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:10:00Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo7 Molten metal was poured into cavities in the sand that bore the shape of the product to be cast. This pile is one of many throughout the property. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:20Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo8 Frequently, the mold sands became hardened in clumps that were too large to be sucked into the recovery system. These clumps were piled up for later disposal. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:10:00Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo10 Three piles of foundry waste containing 5,170 cubic yards remained on-site after an August 2003 cleanup action removed most of the liquid and hazardous solid wastes and disposed of the waste off site. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:21Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo9 A mixture of hardened sand was formed around the wood pattern. The pattern was removed, and molten metal was poured in the sand cavity to make the iron castings. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:21Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo11 Located in the northern portion of the facility is a building with abandoned containers. This container indicates the contents may be flammable and reactive. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:22Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sherman/photo12 A storeroom yielded approximately 40 boxes of operations records for the facility. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T15:09:23Z Image